Comments on: The Dark Cloud Of Depression https://anempoweredspirit.com/dark-cloud-depression/ Cathy Chester, MS Advocate shares decades of wisdom Sun, 30 May 2021 23:46:08 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 By: shifrachester@gmail.com https://anempoweredspirit.com/dark-cloud-depression/#comment-24283 Thu, 11 Sep 2014 07:33:43 +0000 http://anempoweredspirit.clients.kidaweb.com/2014/08/13/dark-cloud-depression/#comment-24283 I've been very busy with work, but I took a glance at it and it looks wonderful. Best of luck with you and your work.

]]> By: Terry Lee https://anempoweredspirit.com/dark-cloud-depression/#comment-24282 Wed, 10 Sep 2014 21:58:56 +0000 http://anempoweredspirit.clients.kidaweb.com/2014/08/13/dark-cloud-depression/#comment-24282 Cathy, were you able to see my blog post? According to what I see here, there was no connection made.
terryleeauthor.blogspot.com

As I look at the picture I selected, it seems to work perfectly for me. My world turns from technicolor to shades of gray during depressive episodes. In the picture, everything EXCEPT the girl/woman is in color...

]]> By: shifrachester@gmail.com https://anempoweredspirit.com/dark-cloud-depression/#comment-24278 Wed, 10 Sep 2014 19:27:50 +0000 http://anempoweredspirit.clients.kidaweb.com/2014/08/13/dark-cloud-depression/#comment-24278 I think you were MEANT to find my blog and post, Terry! I truly do.

I am so glad my post made a difference (and it was on The Huffington Post too, so it could reach others as well) and that you found it helpful. I wish you an easier journey than you've had, with many blessings and tons of joy. Whatever you do, make sure to reach out, as you did here, to communicate your feelings. I am no expert and I'm not a medical person, but I know how important it is to reach, reach, REACH OUT!

Blessings to you always~
Cathy

]]> By: Terry Lee https://anempoweredspirit.com/dark-cloud-depression/#comment-24277 Wed, 10 Sep 2014 18:17:34 +0000 http://anempoweredspirit.clients.kidaweb.com/2014/08/13/dark-cloud-depression/#comment-24277 I too, was deeply moved by the death of Robin Williams. I am an author and a licensed substance abuse counselor in the the state of Texas...and I suffer from clinical depression. The thoughts have been brewing for a while, but yesterday was the day, the day I could put my thoughts into words. Your story moved me, mostly because I found it all too familiar, even down to the opening picture of the darkened clouds of the all too threatening approaching storm.
I've been told it takes courage to write about depression. When I wrote, I didn't feel courageous, just a strong need to inform those I could reach, which you have done so well.
Tonight @ 8:00 (all time zones) is the "light a candle" for mental illness/suicide.
Thank you again for your words. I am new to your blog but will mark it to follow. Strange that I should find you today.
Peace be the journey, Terry Lee
terryleeauthor.blogspot.com

]]> By: shifrachester@gmail.com https://anempoweredspirit.com/dark-cloud-depression/#comment-24110 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 07:21:56 +0000 http://anempoweredspirit.clients.kidaweb.com/2014/08/13/dark-cloud-depression/#comment-24110 Miriam,

Oh, your comment really made me feel wonderful. I even read it to my husband! Thank you for your kindness and generosity of heart. It means a lot to me. I am so glad you enjoy my writing. You never know if the words you type on a blank page are going to make a difference!

Thanks for sharing your story as well. Yes, women need to reach out and help one another. It'd be great to be able to go on lots of retreats solely for that reason!

Thanks again.

]]> By: Miriam Hendeles https://anempoweredspirit.com/dark-cloud-depression/#comment-24109 Wed, 20 Aug 2014 19:32:00 +0000 http://anempoweredspirit.clients.kidaweb.com/2014/08/13/dark-cloud-depression/#comment-24109 Cathy - I think about you very often, and I really admire your writing and what you stand for.. It is because of your honest and down-to-earth posts like this one, that I can relate to you and your thoughts. Thank you for sharing your story here, and for always sharing your stories so that we all can learn from your courage and strength; wisdom and humor. I have had down and dark times in my life. I guess my situation can be described as extreme anxiety and so forth, rather than actual depression. But still - whatever the emotional "label," It's so important for people to talk about their feelings and not hide things under the rug. So kudos to you!

I sometimes think that if only a bunch of women would gather together and just vent and share, we'd realize we all are in this together. Everyone thinks he or she is the only one going through stuff, but each one of us has her own stuff.

Lots of luck to you and keep writing your amazing content. I treasure every word because you give me the strength to move on. I know that many many others feel the same way about your writing and about you.

]]> By: shifrachester@gmail.com https://anempoweredspirit.com/dark-cloud-depression/#comment-24107 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 20:11:33 +0000 http://anempoweredspirit.clients.kidaweb.com/2014/08/13/dark-cloud-depression/#comment-24107 Oh, Susan, you are so right about depression is a physical illness. People need to understand that, and treat it as they would any other disease. I hope, as you said, that my story helps to begin a chain of TALKING. Wouldn't it be wonderful to finally remove the stigma, allowing people to feel safe enough to talk to others? Wow.

]]> By: Susan - ofeverymoment https://anempoweredspirit.com/dark-cloud-depression/#comment-24102 Sun, 17 Aug 2014 18:17:15 +0000 http://anempoweredspirit.clients.kidaweb.com/2014/08/13/dark-cloud-depression/#comment-24102 Your words are powerful Cathy.
As you said, "one bad moment in somebody’s life will lead to a better moment, and then another one and another." Sharing your story has started that chain.
Someone referring to Robin Williams death mentioned that he "also had the beginnings of a physical illness, Parkinson's." I don't think people understand that depression is physically based, as your story so clearly indicates. Thank you for this post.

]]> By: shifrachester@gmail.com https://anempoweredspirit.com/dark-cloud-depression/#comment-24057 Fri, 15 Aug 2014 18:41:58 +0000 http://anempoweredspirit.clients.kidaweb.com/2014/08/13/dark-cloud-depression/#comment-24057 Thank you, my young chum. I am glad I brought a smile to your face with my last line. xo

]]> By: shifrachester@gmail.com https://anempoweredspirit.com/dark-cloud-depression/#comment-24056 Fri, 15 Aug 2014 18:41:21 +0000 http://anempoweredspirit.clients.kidaweb.com/2014/08/13/dark-cloud-depression/#comment-24056 I am sorry you suffered with postpartum depression, Emily. It must have been awful, especially because you had 3 children all waiting for you!

Thanks for reaching out to tell me your story and for writing your sentiments here on my blog.

]]> By: shifrachester@gmail.com https://anempoweredspirit.com/dark-cloud-depression/#comment-24055 Fri, 15 Aug 2014 18:39:34 +0000 http://anempoweredspirit.clients.kidaweb.com/2014/08/13/dark-cloud-depression/#comment-24055 If anyone knows about the inner workings of the brain, Ruth, it's you.
Depression should be discussed openly just like any other illness. Perhaps then we would have more successful at keeping those wonderful people around to live out their natural lives. Oh, bless them all. My heart aches for them, for Robin Williams, for all of the Robin Williamses and for their families.

]]> By: shifrachester@gmail.com https://anempoweredspirit.com/dark-cloud-depression/#comment-24054 Fri, 15 Aug 2014 18:37:16 +0000 http://anempoweredspirit.clients.kidaweb.com/2014/08/13/dark-cloud-depression/#comment-24054 Oh, Doreen. I am so sorry. So very sorry. The pain of the family is forever. I can't even imagine what your family endured. Thanks for sharing your story.

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